Toxic waste from Gaza war impacts Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Board of Peace have established a working group focused on sanitation and public health issues affecting both Israel and Gaza, amid rising concerns over the environmental impacts of ongoing conflict. The destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure has led to significant sewage discharge into the Mediterranean, compromising public health in both regions. Additionally, the transfer of rubble from Gaza to undisclosed sites in Israel raises concerns about hazardous materials and the long-term implications for the shared groundwater system. Environmental groups warn that the crises in Gaza directly threaten Israel’s public health due to their interconnected ecosystems.

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